Malta .mt

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of Malta (il-bandiera ta' Malta) is a bicolour, with white in the hoist and red in the fly. A representation of the George Cross, awarded to Malta by George VI in 1942, is carried, edged with red, in the canton of the white stripe. Tradition states that the colours of the flag were given to Malta by Roger I of Sicily in 1091.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, White

Flag History

1. 1801
   

   The white and red standard was reportedly used by Maltese insurgents during a rebellion against French occupation in September 1798.
2. 1943–1964
   The blue canton present in the 1943 to 1964 version of the flag was removed after Maltese independence, with the George cross instead given a red fimbriation.
3. 1951–1957
   

   The flag was first recognized in May of 1952.
4. 1875–1898
   

   Flag in use 1875–1898.
5. 1898–1923
   

   Flag in use 1898–1923.
6. 1923–1943
   

   Flag in use 1923–1943.
7. 1958–1967
   

   Flag in use 1958–1967.
8. 1967–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1967.

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